Uploaded: October 13, 2009 08:40:55
A dear neighbor who collects old clocks and watches asked me to do some macro photography on the internal parts of this pocket watch so he could find out its origins. Before we took it apart we struck a bargain - I would grant his request if he granted mine…and that of course meant he would have to hold this antique watch while I got artistic. We were both happy with the results. Small amount of dry brush applied.
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Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Tess L. Yee October 13, 2009
A fine, timely capture, Melissa! Wonderful detail! #1191772Jack Ryan October 13, 2009
Excellent detail in this well composed image. A great close-up...really an excellent photo. Nicely done. #8033724Melissa G. Meiselman October 13, 2009
Sounds like you worked a great deal, Melissa!! This is a terrific shot, well composed and taken with sharp detail and terrific light!! #8033754Carla Metzler October 13, 2009
Good deal, great shot! #8033769Patricia A. Stalter October 13, 2009
Don't cha love that macro lens! On the days when I can't go out to shoot, I love to set up my macros and just play. After all: Talent is just long patience... #8033784Jeff Robinson October 13, 2009
You made a great deal with him Melissa - Excellent work! Jeff #8033820Monnie Ryan October 13, 2009
Wonderful capture, Melissa! I sure can see why you're happy with it too! #8033846Janet Daniel October 13, 2009
What a deal! A wonderful capture, Melissa! Unique & creative! #8033931Marcel J. Fernandez October 13, 2009
Great title, beautiful capture! #8034394Claudia Kuhn October 13, 2009
TErrific details and lighting Melissa! #8034479Melissa Olsen October 13, 2009
Thanks so much everyone....you are all so faithful to comment even when can't...that is what makes BP the best community ever for me! #8034504Eugenio Diaz October 13, 2009
Wow, what a great shot!! Really awesome catpure! #8034523Chua Wee Boo October 13, 2009
Excellent details,lighting & capture,Melissa! #8034619Val Feldman October 13, 2009
Terrific trade-off, Melissa and what a fantastic photo you got out of the bargain! Wonderful detail and clarity...great capture - and a gorgeous watch, too! :) #8034776Julianne Bradford October 13, 2009
Great title and time capture Valarie! #8034811Rony Sagy October 13, 2009
What a wonderful subject, excellent shot superb execution. #8035108Carol Sawyer October 14, 2009
Excellent details, lighting and capture, Valarie!! #8035948Marilyn Cornwell October 14, 2009
Wonderful! What a delight! #8036041Gina Cormier October 14, 2009
Fantastic image with awesome detail Melissa!! #8036127frank w. degenhardt October 14, 2009
Melissa- What a wonderful story behind the picture. It is wonderful that you both benefited from this joint effort. Love your presentation with him holding the watch. It is a beautiful work of art. Love your treatment, the colors, the elegance of the watch.Marty Straub October 14, 2009
Excellent macro, Melissa. Good control of the light, and I particularly like the distorted reflection in the bottom-side of the top. #8036284Jeana Clark October 14, 2009
~J~ #8036343
Jack R. Perry October 14, 2009
Great macro! #8036538Jorgen Jensen October 14, 2009
Super professional photo work Melissa. I love the details in this macro. #8036671Eivor Kuchta October 14, 2009
Excellent details and perfect lighting, Melissa! #8036938Sheila D. Robertson October 14, 2009
Excellent results, Melissa. This is an inviting shot. #8036989Robert R. Goodman October 14, 2009
Hi Melissa,you sure did a great job with the shoot.Beautiful detail!!! #8037010Susan M. Campbell October 14, 2009
A fun and rewarding bargain. You got a fabulous shot and he got his wish. Terrific story and image Melissa. #8037017Melissa Olsen October 14, 2009
Thanks all for your generous comments! #8037046Carrie M. Groseclose October 14, 2009
Fantastic image with wonderful detail, awesome lighting, and creative comp, Melissa! #8037058John Connolly October 14, 2009
A wonderful capture of this old watch, Melissa! I wonder if has anyone ever brought out a digital version? #8037194ALLEN O. HOWARD October 14, 2009
What a deal, Melissa! A teriffic macro and great composition as well! #8037259Kaye Burazin October 14, 2009
And all you gave him was your time...and a great photo. Wonderful. #8037368Deb Koskovich October 14, 2009
Great work, Melissa...I love your idea of having him hold the watch! #8037723Brett Dolsen October 14, 2009
Wonderfull composition,detail and antique capture Melissa!!Brett #8038032Annie Booth October 15, 2009
Melissa- These old watches are always so beautiful and I love the old time feel. You did a gorgeous job of capturing its beauty girl.Have a wonderful day my friend. #8038842
Heidi Knight October 15, 2009
And there it is!!! You know I love this picture! Great work, Melissa ;) #8039984Melissa Olsen October 15, 2009
Thanks again all! #8040092Mitch Spence October 18, 2009
I love everything about this closeup, Melissa. Beautiful work. #8047301Melissa Olsen October 19, 2009
Thank you Mitch and Sabrina! #8049986Leslie Carson Wolfe October 20, 2009
Beautiful watch, lighting, focus and composition, Melissa. And a very timely quote! Nice work! #8053133Melissa Olsen October 20, 2009
Thank you Leslie! #8053135Sherran Andersen October 28, 2009
Great still life of this beautiful watch. #8083880Mark Dodge November 09, 2009
This is really great, Melissa. Perfect title. I love your use of available lighting in this shot. The color on the hands is amazing. Hope your neighbor is able to find more information regarding this beautiful timepiece. Excellent macro! #8117032Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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